Recommendations for a nice semi-auto clay shooter

[freetheeagle]

+1 on what J pace said if your budget is limited to $1K. The Beretta 300/AL series were some of the most reliable gas guns ever built. The 390/391’s are good choices as well. 391’s are popular and it is unlikely that you will find one that cheap but you may come across a 390 within your budget.

 

[tros6t]

Not sure if an issue where you shoot but most places you have to pick up spent shells! With a semi auto, you have to go chase them. 100 rounds is a lot of chasing!

 

[stage20]

Not sure if an issue where you shoot but most places you have to pick up spent shells! With a semi auto, you have to go chase them. 100 rounds is a lot of chasing!

No fun washing dishes after a good dinner, either. Lol. Santa Rosa has magnets at all the clay to help pick up spent shells.

 

[Jester896]

or club has something similar to this

18" Ammo-Up Shotgun Shell & Wad Collector - Ammoup

Pick up shotgun shells and wads quickly and easily with the 18" Ammo-Up Collector. When full, lift the basket off, empty, and replace.

ammoupusa.com

 

[BluesBrother]

From Rebel_Rider1969 thread. https://palmettostatearmory.com/citadel-20-sem-auto-12-gauge-shotgun-3-black-katac1220.html

 

[DustyDog]

From Rebel_Rider1969 thread. https://palmettostatearmory.com/citadel-20-sem-auto-12-gauge-shotgun-3-black-katac1220.html

Holy crap! That looks like an even cheaper version of my Stoeger M3K : )

 

[JedClpIT]

From Rebel_Rider1969 thread. https://palmettostatearmory.com/citadel-20-sem-auto-12-gauge-shotgun-3-black-katac1220.html

Yes sir! Just saw that myself. One on the way; we will see what it will do.

 

[DustyDog]

Yes sir! Just saw that myself. One on the way; we will see what it will do.

Crazy price, when you think about it... don't have to be so worried about getting a scratch on it, etc. : )

 

[Fodderwing]

Yes sir! Just saw that myself. One on the way; we will see what it will do.

You will need to purchase quality ammo for that shotgun, but with the savings you can afford good ammo.

Mine cycles Winchester AA, but will not cycle the cheap stuff.

 

[DustyDog]

You will need to purchase quality ammo for that shotgun, but with the savings you can afford good ammo.

Mine cycles Winchester AA, but will not cycle the cheap stuff.

Probably similar to my Stoeger M3K, which recommends:

"Note: always use ammunition that is powerful enough to fully cycle the action. Minimum recommended load 1 oz shot / 3 drams of powder."